Who is Ari Thatcher?
Ari Thatcher is the spicier alter ego of USA Today bestselling author Aileen Fish. Under this pen name, she writes steamy contemporary, paranormal, and Regency romances. While Aileen Fish is known for sweet and clean romances, Ari Thatcher's books are designed for readers who want high-heat stories filled with heart, passion, and sometimes a touch of magic. Whether writing about wolf-shifters or scandalous Regency dukes, Thatcher balances sizzling chemistry with compelling character-driven plots.
Where to Start Reading Ari Thatcher
Because Ari Thatcher writes across multiple subgenres, the best place to start depends on your personal taste:
- For Paranormal Romance Fans: Start with Immortal Temptress, the first book in the Devil’s Promenade series. It introduces a world where shape-shifters, magic, and intense passion collide.
- For Contemporary Romance Lovers: Dive into Maui Heat, a sizzling standalone novella that was part of the multi-author Naughty Nooners line. It is perfect for a quick, steamy escape.
- For Historical Romance Lovers: Start with her contributions to collaborative series, such as Defying the Duke in the Wayward Dukes' Alliance or My Lady Rake in the Wicked Widows' League.
Devil’s Promenade Series
This is Ari Thatcher's signature paranormal romance series. It features shape-shifters, magic, and high-stakes supernatural drama mixed with erotic tension. The recommended reading order is the publication order:
- Immortal Temptress (2011)
- Renegade Wolf (2011)
- Bewitched Familiar (2016)
Destination Weddings Series
A contemporary series focusing on couples finding love against the backdrop of romantic wedding settings. These sweet-but-spicy stories should be read in order of release:
- His Wedding Date (2014)
- The Rock Star's Wedding (2015)
- Christmas with the Best Man (2015)
Second Chance At Love Series
This duology follows couples rekindling past flames. They are best read in order:
- Love Me Now (2015)
- Love Me Forever (2015)
Wayward Dukes' Alliance (Shared World)
The Wayward Dukes' Alliance is a massive multi-author historical romance series. Each book is written by a different author and focuses on a different duke. Ari Thatcher's direct contribution is Book 3, Defying the Duke. However, if you want to read the entire series, here is the full order of books:
- Sweet Duke of Mine (2023)
- Her Duke to Beguile: Lady Be Wicked (2023)
- Defying the Duke (by Ari Thatcher) (2023)
- Don't Mind If I Duke (2023)
- How to Ensnare the Perfect Duke (2023)
- Daring the Duke (2023)
- Never Bet a Duke (2023)
- A Duke in Training (2023)
- Who Needs a Duke (2023)
- Every Duke Has His Thorn (2023)
- The Trouble with Her Duke (2023)
- Her Duke of Sin (2023)
- Her Duke to Savor (2024)
- Wish Upon a Christmas Duke (2024)
- A Duke For December (2024)
- Boxing With My Duke (2024)
- Unwrapping the Duke (2024)
- The Duke's Price (2025)
- The Cursed Duke (2025)
Wicked Widows' League (Shared World)
Created by Dawn Brower, the Wicked Widows' League is another collaborative Regency historical romance project. Each installment stands alone, but they share a common setting and recurring characters. Ari Thatcher wrote Book 5 (My Lady Rake) and Book 22 (A Scoundrel Under Mistletoe). The full list of books in the series includes:
- Wicked Widows' League (2022)
- Her Rogue for One Night (2023)
- To Bargain with a Rogue (2023)
- Rogue Awakening (2023)
- My Lady Rake (by Ari Thatcher) (2023)
- A Scoundrel in Gentlemen's Clothing (2023)
- Rogue for the Taking (2023)
- Scoundrel for Sale (2023)
- Scandalizing the Scoundrel (2023)
- To Woo a Rake (2023)
- A Widow's Perfect Rogue (2023)
- Stealing a Scoundrel's Heart (2023)
- Kiss The Rake Hello (2023)
- Seducing The Scoundrel (2023)
- Season of the Rake (2023)
- How to Choose the Perfect Scoundrel (2023)
- A Scandal with a Scoundrel (2023)
- Kiss Me Like a Rogue (2023)
- A Scoundrel All the Way (2024)
- Buon Natale, My Wicked Rogue (2024)
- It's not a Rendezvous Without a Rogue (2024)
- A Scoundrel Under Mistletoe (by Ari Thatcher) (2024)
- Tempted by a Rake (2024)
- Her Christmas Scoundrel (2024)
- All I Want for Christmas is a Rogue (2024)
- The Rogue's Christmas Gift (2024)
- A Very Roguish Boxing Day (2024)
- Her Rogue for Christmas (2024)
- The Widow's Christmas Challenge (2024)
- The Widow's Christmas Rogue (2024)
Naughty Nooners (Shared World Line)
Originally published by Ellora's Cave, Naughty Nooners was a line of quick, steamy romance novellas written by different authors. They are standalone stories and do not need to be read in order. Ari Thatcher contributed Maui Heat (Book 14). Below is the complete catalog order of the Naughty Nooners series:
- Lap Dance (2009)
- Show And Tell (2009)
- Kayla's Birthday Present (2009)
- Take Me (2009)
- Not Just an Orgy (2009)
- His Voice, His Command (2009)
- Thrill of the Hunt (2009)
- Erotique (2009)
- Master's Thief (2009)
- Nocked for a Loop (2009)
- The Bad Widow (2009)
- Her Very Special Robot (2009)
- First Taste (2009)
- Maui Heat (by Ari Thatcher) (2009)
- Shapeshifter's Craving (2010)
- Haunted by the Past (2010)
- Spirit's Release (2010)
- Peak Energy (2010)
- Desire in the Dark (2010)
- Seychelles Sunset (2010)
- Saying Yes (2010)
- Sporting Wood (2010)
- City of Sin (2010)
- Stockholm Seduction (2010)
- Remembered Love (2010)
- Discovering Sofia (2010)
- The After Party (2011)
- Undone by the Undead (2011)
- Skin Magic (2016)
Standalone Novels, Short Stories, and Anthologies
Thatcher has also penned standalone novels and short works that can be picked up at any time. Her 1-800-DOM-help series remains a single standalone release.
Standalone Novels
- Honey and Heat (2010)
- Loving Her Alphas (2017)
1-800-DOM-help
- Dial C for Control (2013)
Short Stories & Novellas
- Death by Sex (2009)
- Honey, I'm Home (2015)
- Theirs (2015)
- Spirit Medicine (2016)
- The Duke's Scandalous Christmas Wish (2023)
Anthologies
- Book Bites #3 (2015)
- Wicked Christmas Nights (2022)
- Wicked Widows' Guide (2022)